Mattito's Tex Mex in Frisco Square - Frisco-Online Forums

Joycmarr · 03-07-2012, 08:22 PM

I really wanted to love this place, but left a little underwhelmed.

First the good:

It was kids night, and a Magician came around and did a card trick and made a balloon for my kids...they LOVED that part.

Service was quick and attentive. We didn't have to wait long for food and the server kept the chips and drinks filled.

I didn't try any alcoholic beverages, bc I didnt have a designated driver aka my husband with me, so I can't rate them on that.

The bad:

We had a seat near the door and nats were swarming near our food. Not a huge issue, just an irritant.

The queso tasted like melted processed cheese. Now, good queso is not hard to make, you can make a decent one with a good quality white cheese, diced chilis or jalepenos, and heavy cream. Also, the salsa didn't taste fresh and homemade.

The kids like their food ok, but I ordered my old standby Tamales and they tasted DRY and like they had been made about a week ago. For the first time in my life, I didnt finish my plate, and I didn't ask for a to go plate.

On a side note, My two favorite places to go eat Mexican are Mi Chula's off Preston, and Los Cucos in West Plano. It would be nice to find something on the West side of Frisco comparable!

Momplus4 · 03-07-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joycmarr

I really wanted to love this place, but left a little underwhelmed.

First the good:

It was kids night, and a Magician came around and did a card trick and made a balloon for my kids...they LOVED that part.

Service was quick and attentive. We didn't have to wait long for food and the server kept the chips and drinks filled.

I didn't try any alcoholic beverages, bc I didnt have a designated driver aka my husband with me, so I can't rate them on that.

The bad:

We had a seat near the door and nats were swarming near our food. Not a huge issue, just an irritant.

The queso tasted like melted processed cheese. Now, good queso is not hard to make, you can make a decent one with a good quality white cheese, diced chilis or jalepenos, and heavy cream. Also, the salsa didn't taste fresh and homemade.

The kids like their food ok, but I ordered my old standby Tamales and they tasted DRY and like they had been made about a week ago. For the first time in my life, I didnt finish my plate, and I didn't ask for a to go plate.

On a side note, My two favorite places to go eat Mexican are Mi Chula's off Preston, and Los Cucos in West Plano. It would be nice to find something on the West side of Frisco comparable!

We have been very underwhelmed on several occasions and have decided there are too many tex-mex places in Frisco for us to enjoy.

TallCoolOne · 03-07-2012, 08:35 PM

Go to marina taco shop, across the street from where the illegals hang out on main.

Very good and authentic mexican food, and priced right. Plus it is BYOB there

http://www.marianas-tacoshop.com/

Sticky Davis · 03-07-2012, 08:46 PM

I office in Frisco Square and the only restaurant that I'll eat at regularly is Best Thai (excellent food and service) - and I just "tolerate" Josephine's (mediocre food and service.)

I was so excited to get Mattito's and Sake Toro there - but have stopped going to both.

Mattito's horrible food - and Sake Toro horrible service.

I'm not even that picky - I pretty much like every mexican food restaurant in Frisco except Mattito's - and I eat at a least one a week.

Katetx · 03-07-2012, 10:05 PM

Mattito's is not what it used to be 20 years ago. Not even the same owners. Sad very sad. Not very happy with the Tex Mex offerings up here. I wish Fresco's would open over here.

bizguy · 03-07-2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

Go to marina taco shop, across the street from where the illegals hang out on main.

Very good and authentic mexican food, and priced right. Plus it is BYOB there

http://www.marianas-tacoshop.com/

They really need to do something about that website....

bizguy · 03-07-2012, 10:31 PM

Mattitos - went once, got a big plate of meh.... haven't bee back Is the rent so high in Frisco square that the restaurants can't afford good food and good service at a reasonable price?